An owl visited us last night! The 10yo spotted him fly past a window right before our dinner. We watched him in the trees for a while and he was there at least until the Sun went down.
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@33MHz that's super neat. we just get raccoons, skunks, and flickers.
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https://sites.wustl.edu/monh/owls-of-missouri/

8 common owls in Missouri. Which one is it?
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I think it's the Barred Owl (Strix varia). (reference image attached)
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@33MHz Barred owl! Very nice. We hear them more than see them.
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@33MHz oops I see you already figured out what it is.

There are a few barred owls in the birds of prey center down the street. Those birds are unable to survive in the wild anymore. Missing eyes, broken bones, missing toes etc.
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@mandy who cooks for you? 😄
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